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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair Regional Conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' in Bengaluru, Karnataka tomorrow
The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has adopted a policy of zero tolerance against drugs to make a Drug-free India
Union Home Minister will also oversee destruction of 9,298 Kg of seized drugs, a target to destroy 75,000 kg drugs was set during a 75-day campaign beginning 01st June, 2022, but a total of 5,94,620 kg of drugs has been destroyed so far, overachieving the target manifold
On the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted a three-pronged formula of strengthening the institutional structure, empowerment and coordination of all narcotics agencies and a comprehensive awareness campaign to crack down on narcotics
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair Regional Conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' in Bengaluru, Karnataka tomorrow. Representatives from 5 Southern States and 3 UTs will be attending the Conference. The Union Home Minister will also oversee destruction of 9,298 Kilogram of seized drugs valued at 1,235 crore rupees, during the meeting.
During the meeting, due emphasis will be laid on aspects like, ways to curtail drug trafficking through maritime route, stringent Punitive action on drug traffickers resulting into zero tolerance, seamless coordination/cooperation between State and Central Drug Law Enforcement Agencies and Containment of spread of drug abuse through concerted awareness program.
The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has adopted a policy of zero tolerance against drugs to make a Drug-free India. Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a target to destroy 75,000 kg narcotics was set during a 75-day campaign beginning 01st June, 2022, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a total of 5,94,620 kilograms of seized drugs, valued at 8,409 crore rupees, has been destroyed so far, overachieving the target manifold. Out of the total drugs destroyed, 1,29,363 kilograms of seized drugs valued at 3,138 crore rupees has been destroyed by NCB alone.
On the directions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted a three-pronged formula of strengthening the institutional structure, empowerment and coordination of all narcotics agencies and a comprehensive awareness campaign to crack down on narcotics. The issue of drugs smuggling is not an issue of Centre or state but a national issue and efforts to deal with it should also be national and unified. To deal with menace of drugs effectively, all the states should convene meeting of district-level and state-level NCORD regularly.
Using latest technology in fight against drugs should be the way forward and use of drone, artificial intelligence and satellite mapping for identification and control of areas cultivating opium should be looked into, diligently. The cases of drugs should be investigated thoroughly from its source to destination to crackdown on its entire network.
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign facility to support preparation of infrastructure projects in Tripura
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $4.21 million project readiness financing  facility for the preparation of infrastructure development projects to improve urban amenities and develop tourism infrastructure in the northeastern state of Tripura. This is ADB’s first PRF facility for a state in the northeastern region of India.
The signatories to the PRF for Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project were Dr. C. S. Mohapatra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance who signed for the Government of India, and Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission who signed for ADB.
Dr. Mohapatra said that the facility will support the Government of Tripura’s priorities of improving urban services and tourism infrastructure through holistic planning by developing key infrastructure investment projects and related reforms in these sectors that will help boost economic development.
Mr Konishi said that the facility aims to ensure high readiness of ensuing infrastructure projects through feasibility studies, preparing detailed engineering designs, and capacity building of state level agencies while ensuring climate and disaster resilience, inclusiveness and sustainability of subprojects.
Inadequate urban infrastructure and low institutional capacity of urban local bodies  have impeded urbanization-led growth in Tripura. The PRF will help finance preparation of integrated infrastructure development plans for 7 districts headquarter towns  and 13 ULBs focused on water supply, sanitation, storm water drainage, urban roads, and urban amenities.
The state’s tourism growth is also hindered by inadequate infrastructure and lack of planned activities. The PRF will support the state government’s objectives of improving contribution of tourism to the economy and will support development of integrated tourism infrastructure plans. These include provisioning of amenities and improving road connectivity to the tourist destinations together with marketing and promotion strategies.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Ministry of Power
NTPC flags off first Coal Rake dispatch from NTPC Talaipalli to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project
NTPC delegates flag off first Coal Rake dispatch from NTPC Talaipalli to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project
India’s largest integrated energy company, NTPC Ltd. dispatched its first Coal Rake from NTPC Talaipalli Coal Mine to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh.
The MGR Track Length from Talaipalli to Lara is 65 km. The commencement of rake loading paves the way forward for Talaipalli Mine to dispatch coal in a smooth and eco-friendly manner to meet the coal requirements of 1600 MW NTPC Lara.
Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD and Shri Chandan Kumar Mondol, Director  NTPC along with RED  & RED  flagged off the first Coal Rake dispatch from NTPC Talaipalli to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.88/2019 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.85/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 21st November, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 6th December, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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50.10
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47.85
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Bahraini Dinar
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195.95
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183.80
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Canadian Dollar
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55.25
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53.30
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Chinese Yuan
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10.30
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10.00
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Danish Kroner
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10.80
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10.40
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EURO
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80.80
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77.85
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.30
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8.95
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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243.20
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228.10
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New Zealand Dollar
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48.10
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45.90
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Norwegian Kroner
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7.95
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7.65
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95.50
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92.20
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20.30
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19.05
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19.70
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18.50
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Singapore Dollar
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53.40
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51.60
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South African Rand
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5.05
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4.75
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Swedish Kroner
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7.65
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7.40
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Swiss Franc
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73.85
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71.00
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Turkish Lira
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12.80
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12.05
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20.10
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18.85
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US Dollar
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72.40
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70.70
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6.20
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5.80
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Gadkari to inaugurate and lay foundation stones various new economic corridor projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Haryana
Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of various Highway projects as part of a new economic corridor worth over Rs 20 thousand crore in Haryana on the coming 14th. This web based function will be presided over by the Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohal Lal.
The projects for inauguration include the 35.45 km 4-lane Rohna/Hasangarh to Jhajjar section of NH 334B costing Rs 1183 crore, the 70 km 4-laning of Punjab-Haryana Border to Jind section of NH 71 costing Rs 857 crore, and the 85.36 km 2-lane with paved shoulders Jind-Karnal Highway on NH 709 costing Rs 200 crore.
The projects for foundation stone laying include the 227 km 6-lane access controlled Greenfield expressway fro Ismailpur to Narnaul on NH 152D in 8 packages costing Rs 8650 crore, the 46 km 4-lane Gurugram Pataudi-Rewari section of NH 352W costing Rs 1524 crore, the 14.4 km 4-lane Rewari Byepass costing Rs 928 crore, the 30.45 km 4-lane Rewari-Ateli Mandi section of NH 11 costing Rs 1057 crore, the 40.8 km 6-lane Narnaul Byepass on NH 148B, NH 11 and Narnaul to Ateli Mandi section of NH 11 costing Rs 1380 crore, the 40.6 km 4-lane Jind-Gohana  of NH 352A costing Rs 1207 crore, the 38.23 km 4-lane Gohana-Sonipat section of NH 352A costing Rs 1502 crore, and the 40.47 km 4-lane UP-Haryana Border to Roha on NH 334B costing Rs 1509 crore.
These projects will benefit people of Haryana in big way by providing smooth connectivity wihin State, as well as to other States like Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The projects will also save on time, fuels and cost, as also boost development in backward areas of tge State.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Padmashree Awardee Bula Choudhury flags off Fit India Freedom Run event in SAI Kolkata regional centre
The Sports Authority of India regional centre in Kolkata organised a Fit India Freedom Run event at the Netaji Subhash Eastern Centre this morning in the presence of Bula Choudhury, an Arjuna Awardee, Padmashree Awardee and former national women’s swimming champion who became the first woman to swim across five sea channels.
Choudhury flagged off the run which was attended by all the staff members, officers, coaches as well as Vineet Kumar, Regional Director In charge.
She mentioned that fitness is not only to increase immunity but also to build up our nation individually and as a whole. “Fitness is needed for not only during this Covid-19 situation but also after the situation improves. If you are fit, your family will be fit and in the process, the whole of India will be fit. Everybody should do some fitness activities daily,” Choudhury said during the event.
The Freedom Run took place outside the SAI centre within Salt Lake to spread awareness on the importance of physical activity and fitness. The Fit India Freedom Run was also organized this morning by all the National Centers of Excellence , SAI Training Centers  and Khelo India Training Centers across the Eastern Zone:
1. NCOE Jagatpur
2. STC Agartala
3. STC Bolpur
4. STC Burdwan
5. STC Cuttack
6. STC Dhenkanal
7. STC Gidhaur
8. STC Hazaribag
9. STC Jalpaguri
10. STC Kishanganj
11. STC Lebong
12. STC Patna
13. STC Port Blair
14. STC Ranchi
15. STC Sundergarh
Ministry of Power
SJVN signs MoU with Ministry of Power; will strive to achieve 9200 Million Units in FY 2018-19
SJVN Limited, the operator of one of the largest Hydro Power Plants in the country i.e. 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station, signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Ministry of Power, Govt. of India for the year 2018-19, here today.
The MoU was signed by Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary  and Shri Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN. As per the targets set in the MOU, SJVN shall strive to achieve 9200 Million Units generation during the year under ‘Excellent’ category. Further, SJVN will have Capital Expenditure  target of Rs. 900 crore and Turnover target of Rs. 2175 crore under Excellent category along with other targets related to operational efficiency and Project monitoring.
In FY 2017-18, against the target of 8950 Million Units , SJVN generated 9280 Million Units from its projects under operation with an installed capacity of 1964 MW. SJVN has already paid an interim dividend of Rs. 785.95 crores to its shareholders in FY 2017-18.
Currently, SJVN has four projects with capacity of 1610 MW under construction and another four projects with capacity of 2155 MW under various stages of clearances, soon to enter construction. SJVN envisages being a 5700 MW+ generating company in coming years.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Ms. Archana Agrawal, Joint Secretary , Ministry of Power; Shri R.K. Verma, Chairperson ; Shri Kanwar Singh, Director ; Shri Sanjay Uppal, CGM  and Shri Ravi Uppal, CGM  from SJVN.
Ministry of Defence
ARMY CHIEF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION IN KASHMIR
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande is on a two-day visit to Kashmir. The COAS is on his maiden visit to Kashmir after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army. He arrived at Srinagar on 21 May 2022.
On arrival, the Army Chief, accompanied by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander and Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Chinar Corps Commander proceeded to undertake a first-hand assessment of formations along the Line of Control  in North Kashmir. The COAS was briefed on the security situation and operational preparedness. The Formation Commanders also briefed the COAS on the existing Ceasefire Agreement on the LC, development works on field fortifications, counter infiltration grid, operational preparedness and Army-citizen connect in border areas. The Army Chief, while interacting with Formation Commanders, laid special emphasis on being vigilant and maintaining the sanctity of the Line of Control. During his interaction with the troops, the COAS complimented them for their high morale and professional competence.
On his arrival at Chinar Corps HQ, the COAS was briefed by Lt Gen ADS Aujla, GOC Chinar Corps, on the overall security situation prevalent along the Line of Control and hinterland. The COAS highlighted that it was the dawn of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir and applauded Chinar Corps for their high level of morale and contribution to peace building in J&K.
The Army Chief complimented the excellent synergy exhibited by all sections of the Civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces and other Security agencies in projecting a ‘Whole of Government’ approach that has resulted in improvement in the security situation conducive for fostering a new era of development in the UT.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Advisory to General Public : Fraudulent websites for registration under Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan  Scheme
The Government of India has recently approved scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar power plants. Administrative Approval for the scheme has been issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  on 08.03.2019. DISCOMs and State Nodal agencies shall be implementing this scheme for which the detailed guidelines will be issued shortly.
It has been noticed that few websites have cropped up claiming to be registration portal for KUSUM Scheme. Such websites are potentially duping general public and misusing data captured through fake registration portal.
In this regard, MNRE hereby advises all potential beneficiaries and general public to avoid depositing any registration fee or share their data on such websites. They may contact their DISCOMs / State Renewable Energy Nodal Agencies for any information in this regard. Any suspected fraudulent website if noticed by anyone may be reported to MNRE. For Guidelines and scheme implementation procedure, official portal of the Ministry: www.mnre.gov.in may be visited.
Ministry of Finance
CBDT extends date under section 3 of the Vivad se Vishwas Act
Under The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act 2020 , the amount payable by the declarant is stated in the table under section 3 of the Vivad se Vishwas Act.
As per the latest notification dated 25th June 2021, the last date of payment of the amount  has been notified as 31st August 2021. Further the last date for payment of the amount  under Vivad se Vishwas Act has been notified as 31st October, 2021.
Considering the difficulties being faced in issuing and amending Form no 3, which is a prerequisite for making payment by the declarant under Vivad se Vishwas Act, it has been decided to extend the last date of payment of the amount  to 30th September, 2021. Necessary notification to this effect shall be issued shortly.
It is, however, clarified that there is no proposal to change the last date for payment of the amount  under Vivad se Vishwas Act, which remains as 31st October, 2021.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Strengthening of Gram Panchayats
Ministry of Panchayati Raj has undertaken intensive engagement and consultations with the States/Union Territories to revitalize the Gram Sabhas, which are Constitutionally mandated bodies, so that they may be strengthened to overcome poor attendance and poor representation and empowered to oversee implementation of various developmental programmes of the Government. A discussion paper on the subject "Making Gram Sabhas Vibrant" was circulated to all States/Union Territories, which was followed by several consultations through Video Conference meetings with States/Union Territories. During these meetings various aspects of the discussion paper were deliberated upon and valuable suggestions were received from States/Union Territories such as increasing frequency of holding Gram Sabha meetings, ensuring maximum attendance in the Gram Sabha, strengthening the role of Ward Members and formation of standing sub-committees of the Gram Panchayat. In pursuance of the decisions taken in these meetings, advisories were issued in August 2021 to all States/Union Territories emphasizing increase in frequency of Gram Sabhas, ensuring quorum, preparation of schedule of meetings, compulsory participation of senior officers in the Gram Sabha meetings, strengthening the role of Ward Members and formation of standing sub-committees of the Gram Panchayat.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Budget for Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes
Under Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes students , Central assistance is considered for release over and above the committed liability of States/UTs. As per existing guidelines of PMS-SC Scheme, the level of Committed Liability of respective State Government/UT administration in a New Finance Commission Cycle annually will be equivalent to the total of the demand in the terminal year of the previous Plan Period/Finance Commission cycle, provided that when a state has made no demand on the Centre in the terminal year or the demand made by State is lower than in any of the previous years of Plan period/Finance Commission cycle, in that case the highest demand made in any of the previous financial years of the Plan/Finance Commission cycle will be considered as demand for purpose of computation of Committed Liability. North Eastern States are exempted from Committed Liability.
Post Matric Scholarship Schemes to Scheduled Caste Students and Scheduled Tribe Students are two different schemes and for different target groups. The scheme is reviewed time to time and revised as per inter-ministerial consultation, availability of Budget and approval of Competent Authority. No time frame can be specified at this stage. Under Post Matric Scholarship Schemes to Scheduled Tribe Students, seventy five percent and twenty five percent of funds are shared by the Central Government and State Government respectively.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Vijay Sampla in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Farmers receive nearly Rs 11099.25 crore as MSP value of their paddy in
Over 56.62 LMT paddy has been procured so far under KMS 2021-22
Procurement ongoing in Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
Over 56.62 LMT of Paddy has been procured in KMS 2021-22 up to 17th October, 2021. The procurement took place in states and UTs of Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 at MSP commenced recently and has benefitted 371919 farmers with MSP value of Rs.11,099.25 crore.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Biofuels from Surplus from Food Corporation of India
The National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 inter-alia allows the use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol with the approval of National Biofuel Coordination Committee . The NBCC in its meeting held on 20.04.2020 and 09.11.2020 has allowed the production of ethanol from surplus rice available with the Food Corporation of India  and maize respectively for blending with petrol under Ethanol Blended Petrol  programme.
Based on the offers received during Ethanol Supply Year  2020-21, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies  have allocated 41.91 crore litre of ethanol to be procured from surplus rice, Damaged Food Grains  unfit for human consumption and maize. DFPD has informed that the ethanol yield from one tonne of maize and rice is 380 and 450 litres respectively. Thus to produce 100 litres of ethanol, about 2.22 quintals of rice or about 2.63 quintals of maize is required to be used.
The cost of production of ethanol from any feedstock including rice or maize depends upon number of factors viz. quality of feedstock, efficiency of plant, cost of other inputs etc.. This bio-ethanol produced from these feedstock is being used by OMCs for blending in petrol under the EBP Programme.
The notified National Policy on Biofuels-2018 dated 04.06.2018 aims to achieve the goals by  reinforcing ongoing ethanol/bio-diesel supplies through increasing domestic production,  setting up Second Generation  bio-refineries,  development of new feedstock for Biofuels from cellulosic and lignocelluloses route including petrochemical route,  development of new technologies for conversion to biofuels  creating suitable environment for biofuels and its integration with the main fuels. Due to the above policy initiatives taken by the Government, ethanol procurement has increased from 38 crore litre in ESY 2013-14 to 173.03 crore litre in ESY 2019-20.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.